AMD 100: Visual Arts Fundamentals

• Position: Lecturer - Academic Year
• Semester: Fall 2024
• Day/Time: Two Sections Available: (1) Fridays, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.; (2) Mondays, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.
• Modality: In-Person
• College: CHABSS - College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Department: Art, Media, and Design 

The Department of Art, Media, and Design at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2024 to teach AMD 100: Visual Arts Fundamentals. This course encompasses both lecture and lab. 

Course Description

Introduction to the fundamentals of design in the visual arts with a focus on two-dimensional design. Exploration of basic elements of design, such as line, shape, balance, texture, scale, and proportion. Addresses how the fundamentals of design contribute to the overall content and meaning of visual works. Investigates historical and contemporary examples of design in various art forms including film, video, and new media through slide lectures, readings and field trips.

Minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree or equivalent art and design experience 
• Current practice/portfolio of art/media/design
• Experience teaching art or design at the University level
• Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• A Master of Fine Arts degree
• Two years of teaching experience at the university level
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and/or intercultural competence with diverse groups in relation to teaching.

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience

• Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,007 - $8,000 per full-time month
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,007 - $12,594 per full-time month

Application:

To apply, please prepare to submit the following:

• Your completed faculty application
• Curriculum Vitae (uploaded)
• Contact information for three current references
• Letter of interest (uploaded)
• Links to portfolio or work samples (uploaded)
• Syllabi, or other curricular materials and student work samples as available (uploaded)

Timeline: A review of applications will begin on Wednesday, July 18, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled.

The University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

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California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment

This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.

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